Summary: One of two suspects accused of fencing stolen merchandise has been convicted and sentenced in Washington County Circuit Court.

The case: On March 6, a Beaverton police officer stopped a car after noticing an expired plate. The driver, Gina Lunetta, 40, and passenger, Vyacheslav “Stan” Malik, 30, both of Milwaukie, were arrested on suspicion of theft. Authorities said the pair had been under investigation since 2012 in connection with package theft, identity theft and fraud allegations. In January, two UPS packages containing optometry equipment were stolen from a Beaverton residence. One of the items, traced by serial number, was later verified placed for sale on eBay. Police contacted the seller and recovered about $4,000 in stolen goods, including the optometry equipment. The seller told police that Lunetta and Malik were the suppliers of the items.

Update: On Sept. 12, Malik pleaded guilty to one count each of first- and second-degree theft. Lunetta pleaded not guilty to the same charges on Sept. 11 and is scheduled for trial Nov. 21.

Sentence: Malik was sentenced on Sept. 30 to 90 days in jail, followed by two years of probation. Malik was fined $300, must pay $600 in attorney’s fees and $370 in restitution. Malik must also undergo drug abuse treatment.